Imperial Stars
Vol. 1The Stars at War
For most of history, most of mankind has either lived under imperial rule or has wanted to; or has been locked in struggle with empire. It is true today. In this, the supposed age of democracy, both China and the Soviet Union have imperial governments. Both are expanding; between them they encompass more than half the populations of the world. Nor are things so stable at home. Many books, written by liberal and conservative alike, note the drift of the United States toward imperial forms. The President of the United States holds, with his red and gold telephones, control of more power than was ever held by any man throughout history.
Blessing or curse, savior or destroyer: the shadow of empire falls across the Earth even in this enlightened age.
Cover Art by Doug Beekman
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This is a work of fiction. All the characters and events portrayed in this book are fictional, and any resemblance to real people or incidents is purely coincidental.
First printing, December 1986
Printed in the United States of America
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eISBN: 978-1-62579-317-1
Copyright 1986 by Jerry Pournelle
All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form.
Electronic version by Baen Books
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